Those in the inner north know Citrus. In the four years since opening,this family-owned restaurant has drawn a following for its nourishing all-you-can eat Sri Lankan fare.
In a low-lit dining room amid images of tea plantations,roaring waterfalls and wild elephants,a stream of diners moves along the buffet. They’re piling their plates high with cumin-rich biryani,potato simmered with mustard seeds and chilli,sticky-spicy devilled fish,and hearty lentil dhal.
A heap of fluffy saffron rice is a necessity,as is customising with condiments:super-sour lime achcharu (pickle),pineapple chutney and flossy coconut sambol.
It’s not all buffet-style,though. String hoppers kothu can be ordered a la carte,as can watalappan,the coconut milk pudding sweetened with jaggery. Can’t get enough sweet stuff? Falooda – the drink of condensed milk,rose syrup and basil – will satisfy.